#freedom of speech

Collection of freedom of speech news, found 79 news.

People urged to exercise democratic rights wisely

People are expected to consider the greater interest of the public while exercising their democratic rights, chief of ...

Opinion

Islamophobia trends on the rise across the world

The international conference themed “Embracing Diversity: Tackling Islamophobia in 2024” in Baku, ...

Indonesia to regulate AI, balancing innovation and ethics

The Indonesian government will soon issue a regulation on the utilization of artificial intelligence (AI), Minister of ...

News Feature

The 1970s, a dynamic era of Indonesian arts

The 1970s, a period filled with dynamics and turmoil, marked a significant transition in the development of Indonesian ...

Indonesia summons Swedish, Danish envoys over Quran burnings

Indonesia summoned the Danish and Swedish ambassadors in Jakarta to express its condemnation of continued acts ...

Indonesia urges OIC to convey joint stand condemning Quran burnings

Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi has urged the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to convey a joint ...

Criticism essential to preserve democracy, must be welcomed: Subianto

Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto has said that criticism should be welcomed as it is essential to preserve and ...

Ministry denounces Lampung governor's response to public criticism

The Ministry of Law and Human Rights deplored the harsh response by Lampung Governor Arinal Djunaidi against a ...

President committed to respecting freedom of expression: KSP

The Presidential Staff Office (KSP) has reiterated President Joko Widodo's (Jokowi's) commitment to respecting ...

Quran burning: Govt summons Swedish envoy, expresses 'disappointment'

Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi on Monday informed that her ministry had summoned Swedish Ambassador to Indonesia Marina ...

Quran desecration acts can disrupt religious harmony: Minister Qoumas

Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas condemned the Quran burning and desecration acts that recently occurred ...

House to raise Quran-burning incident in Sweden at bilateral level

House of Representatives' (DPR RI's) Commission I is seeking to raise the Quran-burning incident in Stockholm, ...

Govt must ensure new Criminal Code does not hurt people: Legislator

The government must ensure that the implementation of the recently passed Criminal Code Law does not harm or ...

Make most of digital space to improve democracy: Minister Plate

The Communication and Informatics Minister Johnny G. Plate urged people, press, and political parties' leaders to ...

Need legal regulation approach to tackle radical groups: BNPT

The legal regulation approach must be enhanced to prevent radical groups from making deeper inroads into society, an ...